Carbon Flux

Carbon flux refers to the movement of carbon among Earth's different reservoirs, such as the atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organisms. It describes how carbon dioxide is exchanged through processes like plants absorbing CO₂ during photosynthesis, animals respiring, oceans absorbing CO₂ from the air, and decomposition releasing it back into the atmosphere. These exchanges help regulate the planet's climate by controlling greenhouse gas levels. Understanding carbon flux is essential for studying climate change, as it shows how carbon moves and how human activities can disrupt this natural balance.